Mic produces buzzing noise, help needed

[Nathlm]

Hi guys, it's been a while since I've posted on here but I have been quite busy doing all sorts.
I have a problem with a USB condenser microphone that I recently bought off of amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone-Connector-Shockmount/dp/B00AE4SXF6

The problem is that the mic will buzz randomly and with no discernible pattern in the frequency of the buzzing (it is a very loud buzz that happens for seconds at a time and is really annoying).

I have tried many different ways to try to fix this but none have worked. I have tried: plugging into different USB ports (both USB 3 and 2 as well as front and rear), different USB cables, different positions of the mic (closer and further from my pc and other electronics), trying to loosen any possible strain in the wire, etc.

Nothing seems to work and hence am coming to this forum as I would not like to deal with the hassle of sending it back.

If you know any possible way of fixing this or at least think of something that could be causing this then please answer.

 

[Wraith]

Which video output are you using? HDMI can sometimes interfere with standard audio, are the audio chipset microphones disabled?

 

[Nathlm]

Which video output are you using? HDMI can sometimes interfere with standard audio, are the audio chipset microphones disabled?

I'm using display port and I've disabled all the other microphones in the windows recording devices and no other mics are plugged in

Edit: Just to be clear this happens in every program it seems. Tested when recording and using Skype.

 

[Wraith]

Damn! It's not them then All your drivers are up to date?

If that's the case then I'm inclined to say that the fault lies with the Mic itself, with it being an intermittent buzzing with no pin pointed cause.

 

[Nathlm]

Damn! It's not them then All your drivers are up to date?

If that's the case then I'm inclined to say that the fault lies with the Mic itself, with it being an intermittent buzzing with no pin pointed cause.

I was hoping that wouldn't be the case and it would be an easy fix but I guess I'll leave this thread until tomorrow before getting it ready to be replaced, to see if anyone else has had this problem.

Thank you for your help though

 

[Wraith]

I was hoping that wouldn't be the case and it would be an easy fix but I guess I'll leave this thread until tomorrow before getting it ready to be replaced, to see if anyone else has had this problem.

Thank you for your help though

I hope it can be solved before you consider replacements, there are many Audiophiles on here that hopefully can help you out.

 

[Nathlm]

It's funny because I bought two of these (one for someone else) and the one that isn't mine works fine :lol:

 

[Lazlo]

Did you have a chance to try the other one on your PC? If it works fine on your PC it's most likely the mic.
Or you could try your's on another PC to see if it has the same problems.

 

[Feronix]

As said, ask the other person to switch for a day or so. If he gets the problem, it's your mic. If you get them, it's something else.

Are you using the exact USB cable that came with it? No USB extension cord?

 

[Nathlm]

Unfortunately I cannot test the other person's mic as we live in different countries. I can test the mic on a different PC though.

And asking people that I skype with it's not exactly a prevalent issue as it has only happened the one time, however while recording or anything of the sort it happens much more frequently.

Also I am using the USB cable supplied with the mic and I also tried my printer cable, to no avail.